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Chemical Name: FINASTERIDE (fi-NAS-teer-ide)
Common uses
This medicine is an androgen hormone inhibitor used to treat male pattern hair
loss IN MEN ONLY.
Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
or pregnancy. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you are female. Contact
your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this
medicine.
Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS
MEDICINE COMES WITH A PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET. Read it carefully. Ask your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this
medicine. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE
THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees
C) in a tightly-closed container, away from moisture. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS
MEDICINE and you remember the same day, take it as soon as possible. If you do
not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your
regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS for this medicine to work. Do not stop taking this
medicine without checking with your doctor. Stopping this medicine will result
in a return within 12 months to the same amount of baldness as when you started.
KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. ANY WOMAN WHO IS
PREGNANT OR WHO MAY BECOME PREGNANT SHOULD NOT HANDLE crushed or broken tablets
of this medicine. If a woman who is pregnant comes in contact with crushed or
broken tablets of this medicine, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Possible side effects
A SIDE EFFECT that may occur while taking this medicine is a change in sexual
function. If it continues or is bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience the following side effects or symptoms of
toxicity: skin rash or swelling of lips. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other. Check drug interactions
If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately.
Additional information
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT
USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the
reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain
refills before your supply runs out. |
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